The Pathos T.T. Remote Reference is the kind of amplifier that doesn't need to announce itself — the twin-tower silhouette and the barely-there minimalism of its front panel do that quietly. It's the sound that earns its legendary status: a midrange presence that feels genuinely vocal, a top end that never fatigues, and a sense of musical wholeness that makes you wonder why anyone would want to separate tube warmth from solid-state authority. The RR adds remote-controlled relay volume in 1 dB steps — all-analogue signal path untouched — wrapping everything in quiet, civilized control. It runs extremely hot, earns every BTU, and rewards the right setup with the kind of sound that Pathos devotees still talk about decades on. An Italian classic that's earned every bit of its reputation.
Production
2104
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
250757
Orig. MSRP
$6,900
Restoration
- Replaced power relay
- Replaced 555 timer chip
- Cleaned and lubricated all controls
Thoroughly detailed
Factory Specs
Circuit Type Integrated amplifier, pure class A, INPOL® feedback-free circuitry (Inseguitore Pompa Lineare – Linear Pump Follower)
Power Output 2 × 35 W @ 8 Ω
Feedback Absent (zero global feedback)
Slew Rate 38 V/µs
Output Devices 3 × IRF240 power MOSFETs per channel, source-follower (INPOL) configuration with inductor current source
Tube Complement 2 × ECC83 (12AX7) — one per channel, dual-triode voltage gain stage
Frequency Response 13 Hz – 78 kHz ± 0.5 dB
THD < 0.5% up to maximum power
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB (line)
Input Impedance 100 kΩ
Inputs 5 × RCA line inputs; tape loop out (RCA)
Outputs Pre out (RCA and XLR); speaker binding posts
Volume Control Optically-driven relay network with 1%-tolerance metal-layer precision resistors, 1 dB steps, remote controlled; relay contacts vacuum-packed with thorium
Power Consumption at Rest 240 W
Dimensions 17.7" × 11.8" × 18.9" (W × H × D)
Weight 92.6 lbs (42 kg)
Documentation
Pathos TT Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
The first appearance of Pathos on the hi-fi scene did not go unnoticed: a short time after its debut, the T.T. has achieved a solid position among those very few components which contribute to writing the history of High-Fidelity. International audio reviews welcomed the first product from Pathos with front page covers, highly enthusiastic comments and numerous prestigious awards.
When listening to music reproduced through a T.T. amplifier, everyone can experience the honest difference in terms of musicality, transparency, tonal colour and absence of listening fatigue. The reason why this difference can be consistently and immediately appreciated is because the T.T. is different. This difference is named InPoL®, the exclusive worldwide patented pure Class A feedback-free circuitry which has been claimed to represent the most important innovation in musical amplification of the last years. InPoL (Inseguitore Pompa Lineare – Linear Pump Follower) is a system patented by Pathos Acoustics which has enjoyed great success and won many awards. Inpol devices have a special sonic personality obtainable only by means of this particular circuit design – fully balanced in Class A using a single solid state component in follower configuration, with high current gain and with voltage gain together. The valve amplifier amplifies the input signal voltage and InPol supplies the current to drive the loudspeakers without any further amplification. In this way the signal is entrusted to the valves and becomes a true copy of the original, with all the quality, purity and harmonic content of the original.
Highly selected components, pure silver Pathos signal wiring, and craftsmanship of the highest level are the most appropriate compliments to T.T. reference sound. Through the years, TT has been constantly perfected and updated in order to keep this living legend alive. Today TT is available in a remote controlled version – an optical device which drives a battery of reed relays (vacuum packed, thorium contacts), which drive a network of precision resistors (1% metal layer) in 1dB steps. Be it in the Americas or the Old World, T.T. has achieved a level of respect across the globe that one can only describe as unanimous, whether in terms of originality of industrial design, uniqueness in circuit topology, or ultimately, sincerity in sonic reproduction. Simply put: T.T. exists for those who believe that music is food for the soul.
Shipping
To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $300, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
10196366557405
